If you are upgrading from an earlier version, make sure you have a
backup of your existing database and files. At the minimum make sure
you don't overwrite your Web.config file. The existing Web.config
should work, but you might want to compare it with the new default.config to
see what has been added or removed. After upgrading you should
open install/default.aspx and your database should be automatically
updated.
1. Unzip to a folder available from your web server.
2. Modify the "Default.config" file and rename it to "Web.Config".
You must modify connstr to valid values. The database pointed
to by can be an already existing database, or you can
create a new database to install to.
3. If YetAnotherForum.net isn't installed at the root of your web
server, make sure the files in the bin directory of the zip file
is copied to /bin on your web server. Also you'll need to add the
element to the web.config to point to the correct URL.
Example: If you have install the forum in the directory "/forum/yaf/"
you will need to add /forum/yaf/ to web.config.
4. Open the file install/default.aspx on your web site. If you
are testing on your local computer, under a directory called
YetAnotherForum.Net, the address should be:
http://localhost/yetanotherforum.net/install/
5. Follow the directions and log in with the administration account
you created during the setup.
If you have any questions, I'll be happy to help.
support@yetanotherforum.net